River Winster ford, Cumbria
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flipflopnick
N 54° 19.146 W 002° 54.223
30U E 506262 N 6019030
The ford across Winter river has a stone footbridge on downstream edge. Cars have to use the ford, pedestrians have a small bridge. The metal depth gauge measures up to 6 feet deep, which would put the footbridge under 3 feet of water.
Waymark Code: WM35HR
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/13/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member the federation
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A concrete apron leads in to the gravelly river bed with tarmac leading out the west side. Depth gauge in feet suggests how deep the crossing might be. A well known auto test for car rallies.
Type of roadway? (Paved, Gravel, Dirt, Other?): Paved

Name of Roadway if known?: un-named road

Name of Body of Water if known?: River Winster

If other than explain...: Not listed
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